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8.
Introduction to PGUI32
8.1.
About This Program
The California Instruments Graphical User Interface program -PGUI32 - was developed as a
companion product to the California Instrument 801RP/1251RP AC power sources. Its main
purpose is to provide a soft front panel to the instrument when connected to a PC through the
RS232C serial interface. Additional benefits are obtained from using the PC as a control
interface. Some of these benefits include the ability to store measurement data to disk,
interact with other programs, and produce a transient simulation. Check the California
Instruments website
The PGUI32 is a Windows program and as such requires a PC capable of running 98SE™
or Windows 2000/XP/NT . For best performance a Pentium based PC is recommended.
This section of the manual provides information related to installation of this software only.
Complete information on how to use the PGUI32 can be found in the on-line help supplied
with the program. Use the Help menu or press on any of the many Help keys located in all
program windows for an explanation of the relevant screen or function.
As always, California Instruments appreciates your patronage and would welcome any
comments and suggestions you might have regarding this software or any of its other
products. Comments may be send to support@calinst.com.
8.2.
About This Section of the Manual
Note that this section of the manual covers the installation of the PGUI32 software only. Use
the on line help for complete information. It is strongly recommended that you familiarize
yourself with the operation of the actual AC power source as well. This is best done by
studying the rest of this instruction manual.
8.3.
Program Requirements
To successfully install and operate the PGUI32 program, you will need the following
equipment :
California Instruments AC power source. Supported models are:
801P, 1001P, 1251P, 801RP, 1251RP
PC capable of running 98SE™ / XP / 2000
RS232C communications port
RS232C serial cable (supplied with the AC power source.) See next section for RS232C
cable wiring
National Instruments IEEE-488 Controller Card
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(www.calinst.com
) for the most recent revision of the GUI program.
or
March 2011
RP Series
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